Pony Club in November

[Rick Petrie]

New moon 17th Nov.
How's Sat. night 14th sound?
If crap weather maybe a backup for 21st?
Cheers all horse followers.:thumbsup:

[GTB_an_Owl]

sounds like a plan Rick

geoff

[Rodstar]

The 14th sounds good to me.

[Allan_L]

That sounds good to me.

[Arthur Alchin]

14th sounds good to me, on hols. 21st i have lostock booked for the guys from work, looks like i am in a win/ win situation both ways

[Rodstar]

BTW, I should confess that I will be without the Mary Rose that night. Peter Read is doing some further mods for me....will tell you ALL about it on the 14th. I am most excited to be getting an 80mm Stellarvue finderscope fitted, etc etc.

So....I expect someone else with an SDM or Obsession to be there...please!!

[Rick Petrie]

Rod....if there is no SDM's or Obsessions there, you can have a peek through mine.:thumbsup: But I wouldn't want to spoil you too much while Mary is on leave.:P

[Rodstar]

Ahh Rick, you are a true gentleman. We might have better luck seeing NGC 1365 this time??

[gmbfilter]

Count me in!
I'm in need of a night out

[Rhino1980]

I'm probably in. Will have to double check roster though. Got some new imaging bits that I need some help with. :thumbsup:

[airspaceman]

I can't be there this month, Will be on my way to New Zealand on the Sun Princes leaving on the 14Th Saturday Night. So have a good night every one. Will be looking at the stars from the middle of the Tasman. Will see you all next month.:D

Cheers
Andrew...:thumbsup:

[sally1jack]

SDM's will be represented, so long as i can find it!!!!, It has been insanely busy for me lately & a night is i think the best medicine i can think of , I'm in for the 14th , It will be great to catch up :thumbsup:
Phil

[iceman]

I'll try and be there!

[Rodstar]

Champion, Phil!:thumbsup:

[Arthur Alchin]

sorry guys, forgot will be in hobart the 14th, probably in the new sydney pub (irish) eating bangers and mash, litening to music and drinking guiness, sorry about that, will try and enjoy myself anyhow

[GTB_an_Owl]

i don't know how many times i have told you blokes about missing new moon nights

in december you go to your local newsagent and you buy a packet of stick on stars

IN JANUARY WHEN YOU GET YOUR NEW CALENDER FOR THE OFFICE AND KITCHEN - YOU PUT ONE OF THOSE STARS ON THE SATURDAY SQUARE CLOSEST TO THE NEW MOON EVERY MONTH FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

YOU TELL YOUR BETTER HALF WHAT THAT STAR MEANS

it is simple - you only need to do it once

never miss a new moon again :mad2:

geoff

[Rodstar]

Yes, young Geoff, BUT SWMBO will often come up with some "unexpected" yet necessary attendance, even with the new moon symbol on said calendar.

We have a yearly planner, and I mark EVERY new moon for the whole year before the end of the previous year. Well....you can bet at least 3 or 4 of them will involve the in-laws, or some engagement party (fancy anyone planning a party to clash with my observing night!!!).

[Rhino1980]

You tell 'em Geoff :lol:

[xstream]

I'll be in town on the 21st. :D

[GTB_an_Owl]

well that might be good young Johnathon

i better find out where all the beer specials are that week then

guess i could do with some practice for xmas :D

geoff

[GTB_an_Owl]

yes you can tell em Ryan - but they don't listen :shrug:

geoff

[ausastronomer]

I hope to be there and bring the 18" Obsession.

Cheers,
John B

[iceman]

hmm I just found out that both Jacob and Eliza have scout things on Sat and Sun - might make Sat night difficult.

Will see what I can do.

[GTB_an_Owl]

just bring the air mattress and have a couple of hours kip out the back Mike

geoff

[Rodstar]

VERY COOOOOOOOL! I hope you are "in town" for more than just the 21st!!!??? Pray tell all!:cool::party::jump2::jump::clap ::cheers:

[xstream]

Hopefully a couple of days.:thumbsup:

[spacezebra]

Yeahhhhhhh Good to hear that you are coming back this way John.

Cheers Petra d.

[GTB_an_Owl]

SORRY Petra

once we get him here on the coast - he ain't going anywhere

we're gunna coral his van at the pony club and not let it out :P

geoff

[spacezebra]

LOL Geoff

Well make sure that you look after both John and Anna well. :D

Cheers Petra d.

[xstream]

Yeah, Full Esky should do the trick! :P

[GTB_an_Owl]

Now Petra - how could you think otherwise!
i'm sure as long as we give Anna the best observing spot on the field, Rod and his "RED" and Byrnes'y and his "BEER", will have no problem looking after John :lol:

geoff

[spacezebra]

Good stuff Geoff:thumbsup:

Cheers Petrs d.

[Inmykombi]

Sorry folks cant make it this weekend.

I injured my elbow by slipping over on my own wet driveway last weekend.
I have snapped a tendon or two in my elbow and besides that I have a dinner to go to.

Catch ya all next time....:(

[Rodstar]

Sorry to hear about your misadventure, Geoff. Perhaps you will be in better shape if we get together again on the 21st?

[Allan_L]

Sorry to hear of your misadventure Geoff.
It won't be the same at the Pony Club without you :(
Was this accident anything to do with leaping - over the moon (re General Chat) ?

Snapped tendons in elbow! That sounds serious. Better order a good supply of straws ;) :drink:

[GTB_an_Owl]

ok - just let Justine know we are coming to the mountain this week and next

sat looks good on 7timer

geoff

[xstream]

If there is interest on the 21st Anna and I will do our utmost to be there with Edwin. ;)

We leave Emerald and will make our way south again on Saturday.

Geoff, might need you to scout around for a C/Park for us to park in for a few days.

[GTB_an_Owl]

the gates will be open for the 21st John - even if it is only for a beer

how many days do you want to stay and in what area ?

the pony club might be an option

geoff

[Rhino1980]

I'm in for the 21st if it's gunna be on. Can't make it this weekend :mad2:

[Rhino1980]

Get well big fella. See you on the 21st?

[Rodstar]

I will try to get to get there on the 21st John. I had another arrangement that night, but it will probably not be happening now.

[Deeno]

looking forward to the 14th.......

[xstream]

Three days would be great, somewhere central to you, Mike, Rod, etc. I'll give you a ring in the next couple of days.

[xstream]

:thumbsup:

[jakob]

I can't make the 14th. unfortunately.:(
But if anything is on for the following weekend, I would be interested.:)

[Rhino1980]

Erm, now I have a baby shower to go to. Damn family, how rude having a child :lol: Have fun.

[Allan_L]

What time gates opening tonight?
I see sunset scheduled for 7:35.


take care Geoff, you will be missed.
Get better soon and maybe see you next week!

[Inmykombi]

Elbow diagnosis after x-rays is a couple of fractured bones near my elbow.
Any way I wont be going but I hope you all have a great time and the sky is clear.

See ya next time.

Geoffro

[Deeno]

Ouch!!!
Thats gotta hurt:confused2:
Hope it heals quick.

You sound good on radio by the way:P

[gmbfilter]

We'll miss you
Have a 10 min "observation" for you if it helps

[GTB_an_Owl]

gates will be open a bit after 6pm i spose (unless someone else gets there earlier)
not much point in getting there any earlier

just might be a bit of cloud early - don't let that put you off

sorry you will miss RB's birthday party Geoffro
(you know you don't have to bring a scope to get in the gate - and we will hand feed you sausage rolls and pies if needs be - i mean you can't really go out anywhere with your arm in a sling - accept the pony club of course)(it's in the rules that we have to accept people with their arms in slings)

geoff

[RB]

Sorry to hear about your mishap Geoffro, hope you make a speedy recovery mate !

I'm going to try and make it tonight since it's the first break I've had for so long.
This hot weather has thrown a bit of a spanner in my plans, since I have to make sure all is well before I leave here but I should be there later tonight.

I won't be able to make next week though.

Anyway hope to catch up with everyone tonight hopefully.

:)

[norm]

Hey guys,

Whats the weather looking for tonight ? Its been a bit dewy too in Sydney lately as well.

Cheers, Norm

[GTB_an_Owl]

some cloud till about 10pm and not much dew Norm

geoff

[Rick Petrie]

What's with the cloud forecast Geoff?
That was not in my order for tonight?????????
Wash your mouth out now.:P
Do you want to discourage all the thousands coming tonight?

[GTB_an_Owl]

not all of them Ric

just the ones that like party pies, sausage rolls and birthday cake ;)

weather looking real good at the moment
just a bit of low cloud in the west

geoff

[Rodstar]

Well looks like I am the first to log a report.

There was some cloud to contend with during the course of the evening, becoming somewhat blanket-like after midnight, but some nice views were enjoyed early on.

I particularly enjoyed:

+chatting with Allan and in particular getting to look at the M42 region of the sky through his SV 80mm finder (am getting one myself...can't wait!)
+solving the world's problems with Phil
+discussing pertinent astronomical issues and conundra with John Bambury
+listening to an in-depth dissertation on cigars by RB
+eating cake provided by The Owl and RB - thanks guys
+taking in some photons on Phil's, Norm's, Greg's, Allan's, Rick's, Geoff's and Joe's scopes
+peering at the Milky Way between chuckles.

Didn't really get a chance to catch up with Deano....maybe next time!

What a great thing we do each month. Love it!

[Allan_L]

Ditto and Double Ditto

Pleasnt way to spend an evening

However, with two full rows of DOBs and Myself the lone SCT (in my own personal row), I was feeling a little outnumbered. Hurry back Geoffro!

Thanks all for a great night!
Next week same time same channel?
(maybe next week I'll bring a DOB too :eyepop:)

[GTB_an_Owl]

Yes - well - what looked like a very promising nite was spoilt by the cloud and dew - which wasn't supposed to be there.

good till about 11pm - then started to cloud out
Jupiter was looking very promising, and i was waiting for Orion to shine later on - but not to be - oh well - there is always next week
a reasonable sucker hole was opening up around 3am, but we had allready made the decision to close up.

Think we had 11 of the diehards on the roll call in all, and was good to see the people from across the road, who graciously turn their lights off for us when we visit, come over for a look through the scopes.

we gave RB a proper "birthday cake and beer" celebration, which he obviously didn't know he was going to get, cause he brought his own cake
very nice it was too

another good nite out with the crew - even if the clouds didn't want to play fair

geoff

[sally1jack]

Good to see everyone,skies let us down a bit but didn't really matter,like that new scope rick it's a little ripper.Thankyou to John .B. for checking out my scope, there is a wealth of info in that brain of yours John. I also have a new appretiation of cigars thanks to RB. I think thats the first time your weather forecasting has been wrong Mr owl ;) or maybe second time.
Thanks to everyone for an enjoyable evening
Phil :thumbsup:

[Rick Petrie]

A very enjoyable night I thought despite the persistent clouds and dew. Some good viewing though earlier in the night.
Great as always to catch up with everyone and meet a few of the locals from the light source across the road. I think they now have an understanding of what we do and an appreciation of the dark sky we seek.
Nice also to meet Deeno's friends, Dave and Belinda, and demonstrate some of the jewels up there. Maybe future recruits?
Thanks Geoff for the loan of the battery and for all the goodies.
Hope you enjoyed the birthday cake RB.
Does anyone know if Deeno woke up before sunup???????? or is he still there?
Looking forward to next one.
Cheers Rick.:thumbsup:

[RB]

It was great to catch up with everyone.
Good to have a break, take some time out from work and enjoy an evening with good friends.

I want to thank Geoff the owl for surprising me with a lovely birthday cake complete with candles.
You're a legend mate !
And I was touched by everyones birthday wishes, thanks everyone, you guys are terrific.

The views we had were lovely even though the evening was cut short due to the weather change.
And of course since the weather deteriorated, I enjoyed passing on some of my knowledge about Cuban Cigars to anyone game enough to lend me their ear. :lol:

Once again a big thank you to all for making the evening such a great time for me, I hope you guys get better weather next week.

Cheers

[GTB_an_Owl]

you will be pleased to know we didn't leave him there Rick

he actually woke up just before i went over to knock on his window

geoff

[Rick Petrie]

Fancy Deeno sleeping on us! He'll just have to give up playing cricket on Saturdays. I think he's gettin' to old for it.;)
Well' I'm now off to Tassie until Saturday so I hope everyone has clear skies next Sat night.
Cheers